Green Economy Supported by Green Chemistry

Abstract

We are witnesses of excessive depletion of natural resources, climate change and a loss of biodiversity. Water, air, soil, light and noise pollution is increasing. At the end the quality of life is worsening as well. Interdisciplinary approach is needed. Economy and chemistry are two different scientific areas, which facing environmental challenges develop divergently. The results are that we have green economy and green chemistry; we deal with complex problems sharing our knowledge and supporting each other. Green chemistry is a new paradigm that provides solutions to contemporary environmental, ecological and sustainable challenges. The aim of the paper is to present approaches of green economy and green chemistry, collaborations between them and integrative effort in solving environmental challenges toward sustainability. The goal is to present examples of green business based on green chemistry. Methodology encompasses case studies of companies with green business. This paper contributes to existing research in three ways: it spreads knowledge and good business experiences, it shows long term benefits and it raises awareness of a paradigm shift towards ecology and sustainability.

Complementary green analytical procedure index (ComplexGAPI) and software

“…Chemistry and economy are two different areas of science, which face environmental challenges and develop divergently. [20][21][22] The role of green chemistry is not only the protection of the environment by preventing pollution, but also increasing the manufacturing performance and minimizing the production costs. 21 Therefore, green chemistry and green economy are complementary approaches with a synergistic effect when applied jointly to complex problems.…”

“…21 Therefore, green chemistry and green economy are complementary approaches with a synergistic effect when applied jointly to complex problems. 22 Numerous operating costs are decreased through the use of green chemistry, e.g., the cost of waste storage and treatment, or compensation payments for environmental damage. [23][24][25][26] Since the integration of green chemistry and green economy facilitates overcoming environmental challenges and leads towards sustainability, aspects related to green economy should be evaluated with respect to reactions and other processes.…”

The Q-Tube-Assisted Green Sustainable Synthesis of Fused Azines: New Synthetic Opportunities via Innovative Green Technology

“…The golden rule in green chemistry continues to optimize energy intensity while minimizing energy consumption during chemical processes with repercussions that extend beyond the scope of chemists: 95% of manufactured goods involve a chemical process as part of their production process [3]. According to recent research, any green business based on green chemistry is considered part of the green economy [4]. Although the utilization of microwaves in organic synthesis is considered one of the important green chemistry tools that save energy in fine chemical synthesis [5], several drawbacks associated with this tool, such as the high cost of microwave apparatus in comparison with conventional synthesis tools (oil-bath, or hot plates), and the scale-up of microwave-mediated synthesis has yet to reach the production levels of conventional synthesis [6].…”